Readers should engage critically with the headlines by querying the search engine of choice (ex: Google, Bing, Yahoo, DuckDuckGo) to discover the truth behind the headlines, seeking reliable sources for the ‘rest of the story.’ We are choosing Google News as a source leading to many other media outlets for versions of each daily headline.
World headlines
World: Latest World headlines at Google News World.
United Nations: Latest UN News.
National headlines
National Dog Day: The time to celebrate all our furry friends, who have been with us for at least 14,000 years. Visit humanesocietytennessee.org or stop by 6717 Kingston Pike to learn more. Your new best friend might be waiting just beyond their front door.
National: Latest U.S. headlines at Google News US.
Sports: Latest in NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NCAA, Soccer, NASCAR & more sports at Google Sports.
Entertainment: Latest in Movies, Music, TV, Books, Arts, Design, Celebrities at Google Entertainment.
Science: Latest in Environment, Space, Physics, Genetics and Wildlife, at Google Science.
Congress: The House of Representatives and the Senate are currently in recess.
Stocks: Follow the stock market: Market Watch
U.S. Supreme Court Follow the decision of the top court here.
State headlines
TN Government meetings: Follow the latest here.
Tennessee Entertainment for all: The TN Vacation website here links visitors to any region of Tennessee with up-to-date venues and performances for all ages and preferences.
Great Smoky Mountains Travel Keep up to date on the TN/NC park Basic Information, Visitor Centers, Park Closures and Alerts, Parking Tags, Camping, Hiking, and general Visit Planning, all here.
Local headlines
Voting in the city of Knoxville primary election. Eligible city voters who live in these districts can vote for Knoxville City Council candidates: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (8/26/25). You can find a sample ballot here. Info: https://knoxcounty.org/election/.
Preschool Story Time: A free weekly Tuesday preschool program, 10-11 a.m. at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum, 2649 Boyds Bridge Pike, 37914. Engaging stories, nature exploration, hands-on gardening, crafts and other activities that nurture the youngest gardeners and their grownups is offered April- October.
Weather: High 70s, mild and sunny. According to the National Weather Service, today is mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Tonight, we will hit a low of around 54. Wednesday will reach 78.
Knoxville/ Knox County Planning Commission: The Planning Commission meets the second Thursday of each month. Find agenda, minutes and information here.
Public Safety Personnel: Keep up with the latest news from Knoxville Police Department, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, Fire Department- City of Knoxville, and Rural Metro Fire.
Remember to, fact-check information:
- Snopes – One of the oldest and most well-known fact-checking sites
- FactCheck.org– A non-profit organization that monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by public officials.
- PolitiFact– Focuses on political claims and provides a “Truth-O-Meter” rating to assess their accuracy.
See previous article for more tips on how to assess reliability.
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